DLA News Archive

Dec. 25, 2022

Disposition Services says farewell to key leader

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After about 37 years of federal service, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Business Support Director Mark Aicher was honored for his years of selfless service and commitment to the warfighter, during his retirement ceremony Dec. 16 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Dec. 23, 2022

DLA Support Team Middle East visits 386th Expeditionary Support Squadron

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency Support Team Middle East visited the 386th Expeditionary Support Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8.

Dec. 23, 2022

Troop Support dishes out Christmas turkey, cakes and pies

PHILADELPHIA — As the Department of Defense’s premier logistics agency, the Defense Logistics Agency, specifically Troop Support, relies on early planning to meet warfighter needs across the globe. 

Dec. 22, 2022

DLA Distribution Europe participates in German Air Force induction effort

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe participated in the oath of service ceremony for nearly 600 recruits in the Luftwaffe German Air Force, Dec. 1.

Dec. 22, 2022

Troop Support celebrates almost three centuries of service at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of seven civilian employees during a retirement ceremony December 16.

Dec. 21, 2022

DLA Aviation in Huntsville supports warfighters with cost-saving procurements

Richmond, Va. — Employees within Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Huntsville, Alabama’s Missile Division within Acquisition Programs Directorate have received accolades for their recent efforts to ensure warfighters have the most advanced and effective equipment for their worldwide missions while also saving the government critical resources.

Dec. 21, 2022

PaCE Spotlight: Don Zimmerman

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Don Zimmerman participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program from 1989 to 1990 when it was the Corporate Intern Program. Currently, he is a program manager in the Development Branch at DLA Disposition Services and manages the Training and Operations Simulation Center located at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Michigan.

Dec. 21, 2022

Susquehanna child and youth program conducts training; continues excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency Susquehanna Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Program conducted a large in person training event 7 Oct, 2022 at DLA Distribution Headquarters.

Dec. 21, 2022

Marines Move Out with First Tier 1 Expeditionary AM Machine

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Naval Aviation News website — Maintainers at Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 39 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, can now deploy an additive manufactured (AM) capability in contested logistics environments thanks to a newly installed Tier 1 Expeditionary (T1X) desktop polymers AM system. Additive manufacturing is the industrial production name for 3D printing.

Dec. 20, 2022

Video: DLA Leadership wishes employees a happy holiday season

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, DLA’s senior enlisted leader, are sharing a message to the workforce to kick off the holiday season in a brand-new video.